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568. Why Are People So Mad at Michael Lewis?
Freakonomics Radio
Balancing charitable acts and personal ethics
The speaker reflects on the impact of recruiting numbers in prestigious math and physics departments on their approach to charitable giving. While initially, being intellectually rigorous with charitable dollars seemed acceptable, the 'earned to give' idea, which involves maximizing personal income to pay others to do good, raises ethical concerns for the speaker. The speaker discusses the concept of moral licensing, suggesting that engaging in charitable acts may lead individuals to justify unethical behavior in other aspects of life. The speaker questions whether focusing on making money for effective altruism, even to solve critical issues, justifies dishonesty or unethical actions. Although not explicitly stated, the speaker implies that prioritizing monetary contributions over personal ethical standards may lead to ethical compromises.
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